Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
MovieTitle | Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon |
User score | 7.3 |
Release date | Aug 3, 2019 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Ken Bloom , Dennis Fill , Chris Johnson |
Production country | United States of America |
Run time | 76 min. |
Merely Marvelous is a celebration of the art and life of Broadway's greatest dancing star, Gwen Verdon. She overcame many obstacles, including rickets, the Hollywood system, a loveless first marriage and a difficult second marriage to choreographer/director Bob Fosse, to become a multi-Tony Award-winning performer. Gwen's life is told through interviews with family members and theatre associates as well as a mine of rare footage from her Broadway and Hollywood careers. Merely Marvelous is the story of a brave woman who rose to the very top of her profession.